Frequently Asked Questions
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Who do I call for questions regarding values or the valuation of residential or commercial real and/or personal property?
Call: Appraiser's Office: (913) 573-8400
How is my property zoned?
Are there any liens, such as the right to take and hold or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt, against the property?
Can I get a copy of a deed?
I did not receive my tax statement. What do I do?
Can I request taxes from previous years?
If the tax information that you request is from 1989 or before, call: Clerk's Office: (913) 573-2874
What is a tax impact notice?
What do I do if my mortgage company hasn't notified me of my taxes?
I need to change the mortgage company name on my file.
Can I protest my taxes or value by just writing "protest or paid under protest" on my check?
No. The law requires a special form to be filed at the time taxes are paid. This form contains instructions on how to file a valid protest.
How do I get a Payment Under Protest form?
How do I find out about scheduling of Payment Under Protest for Personal Property and for Real Estate?
Once the Appraiser's Office receives a valid protest form, a hearing will be scheduled and the property owner will be notified by mail of the date and time of the hearing. If a protest form is not valid, no hearing can be rescheduled. Questions? Call: (913) 573-8400
Can you give me information about lot size and acreage for appraisal tax purposes?
Call: Appraiser's Office: (913) 573-8400
I need an address change for my real estate property.
Can I get my property surveyed?
Call a Registered Land Surveyor.
Where do I get a building permit?
I have questions about the Mill Levy and Special Assessments
Who do I contact to change the mailing and/or billing address for real estate?
Can I request information about the Homestead Act?
I have questions regarding Delinquent Properties of three or more years, Seal Bids and K.S.A. 79-2811.
How do I put property in a tax sale?
How do I find out about purchasing delinquent properties?
Who do I contact for Personal Property questions regarding boats, mopeds, non-highway vehicles, mobile homes, or trucks that are registered over 12M and trailers?
Call: Personal Property Division: (913) 573-8400
Who do I call for Commercial Personal Property questions concerning the personal property for business, and trucks and trailers?
Call: Commercial Personal Property: (913) 573-8400